Literacy Leaders

When reading becomes too much work, students (bilingual, regular and special needs) develop low self-esteem as well as inadequate written and verbal communication skills. To address this problem, West Roxbury High School designed a series of community service learning activities that emphasize reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The resulting program,"Reaching Raiders," motivates students through the real-world application of basic skills. The high school students "reach out" by reading, writing, and teaching new skills to elementary school children.